Shabbat with Friends Gathering/Farbrangen in Santa Fe, Len Goodman and Deborah Avren Hosts

Shabbat with Friends (SWF) Gatherings (aka “Farbrangens”) embody the Jewish tradition of making the Sabbath a “delight-oneg”. Held in homes in Santa Fe and ABQ they are always held on Shabbat, feature an expansive festive potluck meal, and bring an immersive musical experience of singing together songs from the Jewish folk tradition enlivened by the live music of an ensemble of musicians who know how to convey joyfulness. A SWF Farbrengan is welcoming, spiritual, and an enriching way to experience and observe the Sabbath.

This Shabbat with Friends  gathering/farbrengen is hosted by Len Goodman and Deborah Avren and will feature:

• A special “Torah Roll” in honor of Simchat Torah
• Local Santa Fe Musicians, Judah Horowitz and Liv Orovich
• Songs of Shabbat and Simchat Torah

This gathering is child-friendly, egalitarian and intergenerational. It is free and open to the community.All backgrounds welcome. Check out our website at www.shabbatwithfriends.org. Donations of support are appreciated.

Preregistration and signing up for a potluck dish is required. Deadline for preregistration is Thursday 10/5 at 8pm. Use this link to pre-register.

https://www.punchbowl.com/parties/abaaebf053b4da1c549b

The tentative schedule

•  5:00 to 5:30 Doors Open at the Avren/Goodman House
•  5:30 to 6:30 - Shabbat/Shemini Atzeret Potluck dinner
•  6:30 PM to 7:15 PM - Torah Roll
•  7:15 to 8:15 Community Singing to the Live Music of the Oneg Shabbos Ensemble.
•  8:15-8:30 Dessert

In observance of Jewish dietary laws, please only bring a dairy, vegetarian or pescatarian dishes.  Food can be homemade, or store bought. Please email SWF gathering coordinator, Shera at sheraf@shabbatwithfriends.orgor Rabbi Dov Gartenberg, SWF Convener at dov@shabbatwithfriends.org.